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Best Schools in Chicago, Illinois
Compare 629 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
629
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
327,482
Total Students
Across Chicago
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
629 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score10%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,287 students at Solorio Academy High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
6515 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6201 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
87
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frazier Perspectives Magnet Es
publicmiddleK-8
4027 W Grenshaw St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
129
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Es
charter schoolmiddleK-8
5608 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orr Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
730 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Plato Learning Acad Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
5545 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
157
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Collins Academy Steam High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1313 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
228
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Davis M Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6740 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Austin College And Career Acad Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
231 N Pine Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1301 W 14Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
2231 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
733
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
publichighGrade 9-12
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
74
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hernandez Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3510 W 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
720
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Epic Academy High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8255 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ihsca Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
1415 E 70Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ogden Int High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1250 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Camras Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3000 N Mango Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
702
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Solorio Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5400 S St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
1,287
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
521 E 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
148
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois is home to 629 schools serving over 327,482 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicago, Illinois?
There are 629 schools in Chicago, serving 327,482 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Chicago?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Chicago include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chicago?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chicago is 14.3:1.